Jim Russell RBA (1933-2002) - 20th Century Watercolour Fresnay Sur Sarthe

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Description

A delightful aerial view of Fresnay Sur Sarthe a commune in France. The artist captures the suburban landscape in delicate watercolour, including charming details such as a man gardening and flowerpots. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a gilt frame. Sarah Samuels gallery label to the reverse. On paper.

Condition

The painting is in fine condition. There is some light scuffing to the frame.

Size

46 x 35cm (18.1" x 13.8")
Framed Size: 68.5 x 56.5cm (27" x 22.2")

Artist Biography

Jim Russell was born in Walsall, Staffordshire and was a painter, illustrator and draughtsman. He studies at Birmingham School of Art and went on to teach at Central St Martins from 1960. He also illustrated for major institutions such as the BBC and magazines such as The Radio Times and Punch.

Russell was a member of RBA and showed at RA from 1959. He also showed at at NEAC, RI, Cleveland Drawing Biennale and John Moores Liverpool Exhibition. In 1970 he gained the Lord Mayor’s Art Award.

His solo exhibitions include a show at William Ware Gallery, 1967–9; from 1978 regularly at Amalgam, Barnes, Nuffield Centre, Southampton, 1993; and Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, 1994.

Location

France

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SKU rr701
Artist Jim Russell RBA (1933-2002)
Date 20th Century
Dimensions 46 x 35cm
Medium Watercolour
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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